6531 Fm 2243 Freeway, Leander
MLS® # 3640361
Located just 22 miles northwest of Downtown Austin, the historic railroad community of Leander offers rural charm, a bustling restaurant and retail scene, and some of the finest schools in northern Texas.
Add a laid-back lifestyle and the booming Austin economy, and it's clear why this tranquil neighborhood is a popular choice.
Crime rates are way below the national average in Leander, residents have easy access to acre upon acre of parkland, and jobs are plentiful. Many new businesses are operating in Leander, and nearby north Austin neighborhoods are home to major employers, in industries ranging from technology to health care.
Choose to make Leander your home and you’ll have endless green spaces to explore at leisure. Among the attractions are the Sarita Valley Greenbelt, the 45-acre Devine Lake Park, and the Benbrook Ranch Park and Disc Golf Course. Natural getaways offer hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, outdoor sports facilities, picnic spots, and barbecue grills.
Leander itself includes a wide range of popular coffee shops and good restaurants. Vibrant Texan nightlife can be found further afield, in neighboring Round Rock, Georgetown, and central Austin.
Leander also includes the 18-hole Crystal Falls golf course, featuring wide open expanses of Hill Country and picturesque views of Lake Travis. As well as attracting golfing fans, the club is a popular venue for weddings and other special events.
Award-winning land planning initiatives, a strong local economy, and proximity to one of the fastest growing cities in the United States ensure Leander is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods north of Austin.
Recent efforts to develop the existing infrastructure and arterial road networks in Leander have paid off. The Metro rail line that now serves the area makes it easy to commute to Austin, for work and play.
Quality education is provided by 42 elementary, middle, and high schools, which fall within the Leander Independent School District (LISD).
The LISD maintains a hugely impressive average student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1. It also boasts three schools that rated a perfect score of 10 – Canyon Ridge Middle School, and the Laura Welch Bush and River Ridge elementary schools.
Real estate in Leander ranges from affordable wooden bungalows and modest family dwellings to multi-million dollar lake-side mansions with panoramic views and luxury finishes.
With the greater Austin property market tipped to continue exhibiting strong growth, now is the time to invest in Leander real estate.
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